Boost for Tribal Scholars: Overseas Scholarships to Double

The central government is considering raising the number of scholarships for tribal students pursuing higher studies abroad from 20 to 50. These scholarships are managed by the Ministry of External Affairs and funded by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The increase was discussed by Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram in the Lok Sabha.

Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 18-12-2025 12:45 IST | Created: 18-12-2025 12:45 IST

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The central government is poised to enhance opportunities for tribal students seeking higher education abroad by potentially increasing the overseas scholarships from the current 20 to 50, as disclosed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.

Administered through the Ministry of External Affairs, the National Overseas Scholarship for Schedule Tribes (ST) students is funded by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. This initiative aims to support tribal students financially in their international academic pursuits.

Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, addressing the scarcity of scholarships, highlighted past governmental inaction and credited former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee for establishing the Tribal Affairs Ministry dedicated to tribal welfare.

(With inputs from agencies.)